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Approved venues
Warwickshire offers a wonderful range of wedding venues, whether you are having a small family gathering or the grandest of celebrations. Our registration offices or approved wedding premises can provide your perfect venue.
Ask now - online enquiry service
A web based enquiry service for all our customers. Whatever your question our team of librarians will aim to find the answer for you as soon as possible.
Charity shops
Charity shops are present in most of Warwickshire's towns. They need a variety of items in good condition including clothing, shoes, books, ornaments, toys, games, DVD's CDs etc.
Children's centres
Information on the 41 children's centres and nurseries operated by us.
Community forums
Community forums are local meetings which offer a straightforward way for residents to put their views and concerns about local issues directly councillors, councils, the police, local health services and community groups.
Community Information Database
A list of external community organisations and businesses - an electronic version of a community noticeboard.
Council meetings, papers, and agendas
Complete list of council meetings, including relevant papers, agendas and minutes.
E-books
Download three e-books for three weeks for free, across a wide range of titles without the worry of overdue fines.
Financial help for families
The cost of bringing up a family can be a real worry for some parents. This page provides advice on the range of financial support you may be able to claim which could make a real difference to your family as well as advice on money management and dealing with debt.
Gypsies and traveller sites
Four sites in total are currently run by Local Authority's in Warwickshire. There are also many private sites within the County.
ICT literacy
There are a number of ICT Learning Centres across Warwickshire. These provide courses for complete beginners as well as opportunities to gain qualifications.
Leisure centres
The district and borough coucils within Warwickshire are responsible for leisure centres. Please visit their websites for more information on opening times, fees and facilities.
Libraries
Find libraries, including their opening times and facilities.
Mobile libraries
Our mobile libraries make over 500 stops across Warwickshire. They're easy to spot in their Shakespeare themed liveries - Antony & Cleopatra, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello and Romeo & Juliet.
Music and drama collection
The largest collection of music scores, playscripts and books on all aspects of music and drama is held at Warwick Library.
Music and films in libraries
Search for, reserve and borrow CDs and DVDs from your local library. Also listen to a range of classical, jazz and world music for free on your own computer.
One stop shops
One stop shops are located within communities, often alongside other services, where residents can speak to specially trained customer service advisors about a wide range of services, and try to resolve your query there and then.
Property searches - public rights of way
When buying land or property, it is normal to carry out a search of the highway records in the vicinity of the land or property.
Recycling centres
There are nine household waste recycling centres (HWRC's) in Warwickshire. You can find out exact locations including postcodes, opening times, acceptable materials and information on height barriers by visiting the individual site webpages
Registration offices
Details about registration offices located throughout the county, including contact details, facilities and opening hours.
Schools
Find the location and contact details for schools, nurseries, special schools and colleges.
Tender and procurement opportunities
Full list of tender opportunities, procurement guidelines and standards, and further information for suppliers.
Weighbridges
Public weighbridge locations, fees, dimensions, capacity and opening times.
